Kalita Wave

The Kalita Wave has earned a loyal following among coffee lovers thanks to its thoughtful design and consistently delicious results. Its signature flat-bottom brewer and wave-shaped filters promote even extraction, making it one of the most forgiving and reliable pour-over methods for brewing at home or on the go. Follow our brew guide below to learn how to dial in your grind, master your pour, and brew an exceptional cup every time.

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Ready to brew? Follow our guide below and brew like a pro in just 4 minutes.

What You'll Need

LET'S GET BREWING!

  1. 1

    Measure The Coffee

    • Measure out 25 grams of coffee - that’s about a ¼ cup of whole bean coffee
    • Heat up .45L or about 16oz of hot water (near boiling)
  2. 2

    Grind The Coffee

    • Grind your 25 grams of coffee on a medium setting. It will resemble the size of sand.
  3. 3

    Start Brewing

    • Set your Kalita Wave 185 on top of a carafe.
    • Place Kalita 185 filter into the brewer and wet it. If you don't, you will have a paper taste in your brew.
    • Add you 25 grams of coffee to the filter.
    • Start a timer for 4 minutes
    • Using your gooseneck kettle, add 2oz (60g) of hot water to your coffee and
      let it rest for 30 seconds, this is called the bloom.
    • After the bloom, slowly add 4oz (120g) of hot water and let it sit for 30 seconds.
    • Repeat the previous step 2 more times
    • Finish by adding 2oz (60g) to the edges of the filter to knock down the grounds.
  4. 4

    Finish Brewing

    • Once the water draws all the way through the filter, the timer should have gone off. The whole brewing process should take between 3 and 4 minutes.
    • Remove the paper filter with the coffee grounds and dispose of them.
  5. 5

    Enjoy!

    • Pour coffee into your favorite mug and enjoy!
Grind Guide

Grind Level

Coarse Fine

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